Creative Alternatives Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in HOUSTON, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021.
Financial Overview
From 2021 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
-100.0% YoY
Revenue
$18
-98.8% YoY
Net Investment Income
—
-100.0% YoY
Expenses
$43K
-74.8% YoY
About Creative Alternatives Inc
Based on IRS filings
Creative Alternatives Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in HOUSTON, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021.
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Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | $42,586 |
| Revenue | $18 | $1,491 |
| Expenses | $42,604 | $169,055 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | $7 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — |
Giving Over Time
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Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2021
Grant Size Distribution
1 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
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No grants recorded for 2021.
Leadership & Key People
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Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
From 2021 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Gauss | President | 1 | — |
| Patsy Andrews | Past President | 1 | — |
| Sarah Gauss | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Jennifer Rossi | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Gloria Ryan | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Shanna Henning | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Ella Park | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Edlyn Pursell | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Sue Shefman | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Liz Conces Spencer | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Nancy Marcus Golden | Board Member | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Creative Alternatives Inc?
Creative Alternatives Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in HOUSTON, TX. It holds — in total assets as of 2021.
Where does Creative Alternatives Inc operate?
Creative Alternatives Inc has awarded grants in Texas.
What is Creative Alternatives Inc's EIN?
Creative Alternatives Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-0010279. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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